10 Dynamite Ways to Get More Traffic to Your Website

Do you want more traffic to your website? You can have the prettiest site but without traffic what good is it? So how can you get more traffic? It takes time or money or both to get your website noticed. With the millions of websites out there why would anybody click on your link? You don't just build a site and hope that somebody will find it. You need to promote your site. Google, Yahoo, MSN and the other search engines won't just notice you without some effort on your part. Here are some proven methods that work to get extra traffic to your website.

1) Write articles that are pertinent to your website's theme or topic. The search engines are always looking for interesting, well written, articles about whatever it is that you are promoting. Submit your articles to some of the well-known article directories like E-zine articles and Go articles with your link back to your site in the resource box. Make sure that you do not use old ,stale, articles that you purchased. At the least rewrite the articles. In other words, paraphrased so that the article is unique.

2) Make sure that you use good keywords. The new trends are to use long tailed keywords. For instance, don't say boats. Use three or four words, coupled with boat. "Boat accessories for sailboats" is a longer phrase that someone might use when searching. This might get you on the first page of the search engine and get your website some traffic.

3) Try pay per click services provided by Google and Yahoo. This works by paying for certain keywords, then prospects will be directed to your site. This works for many people. Don't bid too much and don't use generic words. Read more about pay per click before you try it.

4) Join forums that are relevant to your website's theme. Become a contributing member, and then insert a link in the signature file each time you post on a topic. Signature files or "sigs" can bring you traffic if you are perceived as being an expert on that forum. All you need is a little time to post.

5) Write to webmasters and ask if they will link to your website. If both websites are not on the same topic this can work. Send them a flattering e-mail that says you enjoy their site and ask if they would give you a link.

6) Paid article link submissions are another option that you can pursue. There are companies that will submit an article to from a hundred to 500 or more different article directories. If people like your article, they will click on the link and you will get traffic to your site.

7) Use bold, attention getting headlines. Make sure that your use good copy that grabs the reader's attention. Without a good headline people will ignore what's inside your article. Boring copy will make them click away from your site. So make it interesting to read.

8) Consider buying an ad about your services that you offer on your website. Many E-Zines offer advertising on their sites. A 10 to $50 ad might bring some good traffic to your website.

9) Write a weekly, bimonthly, or monthly newsletter about what your site offers. People are always looking for good, solid, and most importantly, free information. You can be the provider of that information. Of course, you'll include links that they can click on for products that you are marketing.

10) Put your website's URL (dotcom name) on your business cards and stationery. Business cards placed on bulletin boards, and in restaurant cashier racks can get you more traffic. Consider placing magnetic signs with your URL on your car with a catchy eye grabbing headline.

Using some or all of these methods can help you build traffic for your website. Advertising works. Think outside of the box. Try using these low cost ways to promote your website.